How serious is violation 10H?

Major violation. Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths

How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 10H?

4,263 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 10H, representing 3.85% of all inspections with violations.

Which borough has the most violation 10H citations?

Manhattan has the highest number of violation 10H citations among NYC boroughs.

Is violation 10H a critical violation?

No, violation 10H is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.

Major Violation Code 10H NYC Health Code §81.21

Sanitization not provided for utensil washing — NYC Health Violation 10H

Overview

Violation code 10H involves failure to sanitize utensils after washing, allowing bacteria to survive on equipment that directly contacts food and customers' mouths. This major violation has been cited 4,263 times across NYC since inspections began, with Manhattan accounting for the highest number of cases. Proper sanitization—through hot water, chemical sanitizers, or commercial equipment—is essential to prevent foodborne illness transmission and is a core requirement of NYC DOHMH food safety standards.

4,263

Times Cited in NYC

3.85%

of Inspections

Major

Severity Level

Manhattan

Most Common Borough

What is Violation 10H?

Utensils must be properly sanitized after washing to kill remaining bacteria

What restaurants must do to fix this

Use approved sanitizer at correct concentration; test strips required; proper contact time

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

Which Boroughs See Violation 10H Most?

Manhattan

1,673 citations

Queens

1,115 citations

Brooklyn

1,073 citations

Bronx

218 citations

Staten Island

177 citations

7 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 10H (4,263 total)

PITA YEERO

100 PEARL STREET, Manhattan

Mar 23, 2026

DISTRICT SAIGON

37-15 BROADWAY, Queens

GRADE A

Mar 19, 2026

Score: 13

SMØR CLINTON HILL

26 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn

GRADE A

Mar 19, 2026

Score: 13

SOOTHR

204 EAST 13 STREET, Manhattan

GRADE Z

Mar 18, 2026

Score: 31

YIN JI CHANG FEN FLUSHING

38-12 PRINCE STREET, Queens

GRADE Z

Mar 18, 2026

Score: 22

BNP PARIBAS COFFEE BAR

787 7 AVENUE, Manhattan

GRADE A

Mar 18, 2026

Score: 6

POPEYES

197-02 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens

GRADE A

Mar 17, 2026

Score: 6

KFC

5625 BROADWAY, Bronx

GRADE A

Mar 16, 2026

Score: 10

PHO CHE

193-16 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens

Mar 16, 2026

Score: 37

FOOTPRINTS CAFE UTICA CLOUD KITCHEN

1140 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn

GRADE A

Mar 16, 2026

Score: 13

DOUGH DONUT

646 VANDERBILT AVENUE, Brooklyn

Mar 14, 2026

Score: 64

PELOTON

441 9 AVENUE, Manhattan

GRADE A

Mar 12, 2026

Score: 4

JOHN BROWN BBQ

27-16 40 AVENUE, Queens

GRADE A

Mar 11, 2026

Score: 12

Lulu's Bakery

179-06 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens

GRADE A

Mar 11, 2026

Score: 13

JOHN JAY CAMPUS EATS

524 WEST 59 STREET, Manhattan

CLOSED

Mar 11, 2026

Score: 124

STARBUCKS COFFEE

315 7 AVENUE, Manhattan

GRADE A

Mar 10, 2026

Score: 13

FRESH & CO

444 10 AVENUE, Manhattan

GRADE A

Mar 10, 2026

Score: 10

JOYPOT

23-10 JACKSON AVENUE, Queens

Mar 9, 2026

101 APizza

127-26 101 AVENUE, Queens

CLOSED

Mar 9, 2026

Score: 45

FUMO

2791 BROADWAY, Manhattan

Mar 6, 2026

Score: 30

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Violation 10H: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 10H in NYC restaurants?: Utensils must be properly sanitized after washing to kill remaining bacteria
How serious is violation 10H?: Major violation. Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 10H?: 4,263 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 10H, representing 3.85% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 10H citations?: Manhattan has the highest number of violation 10H citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 10H?: Use approved sanitizer at correct concentration; test strips required; proper contact time
Is violation 10H a critical violation?: No, violation 10H is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.